Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
Sep 1, 2000
Publisher
Scholastic
ISBN-10
0531302881
ISBN-13
9780531302880
Description
Dada Segbo, the first king of Dahomey, wants a bride. He can afford the finest gifts to bestow upon her family, but he prefers not to part with any of his wealth. So he offers only one cowry shell. How can he find a worthy bride for such a pittance?"I will find the king a wife for only one cowry", promises Yo, a smart young fellow. And, trade by trade, he does. But Yo isn't the only clever bargainer in the kingdom.
Freely based on African folklore and vibrantly illustrated, this witty cumulative tale features an appealing pair of perfectly matched deal makers.
Freely based on African folklore and vibrantly illustrated, this witty cumulative tale features an appealing pair of perfectly matched deal makers.